115 CMR 6.05
Special Eligibility
(1)
Any person identified in the Class Member Identification List as of April 30, 1993,
regardless of current place of residence, or any person who, on or after April 30, 1993 has resided
at Monson Developmental Center, Fernald Developmental Center, Wrentham Developmental
Center, Templeton Developmental Center or Dever Developmental Center during more than 30
consecutive days or for more than 60 days during any 12-month period shall have special
eligibility for services provided, purchased, or arranged by the Department.
(2) A person with special eligibility is entitled to:
(a) an assessment of eligibility;
(b) a designation of area of service;
(c) assignment of a service coordinator;
(d) an Individual Support Plan and substantial provision of the services or supports
recommended in his or her Individual Support Plan for so long as such services or supports
are needed and authorized by the individual and his or her guardians; and
(e) the least restrictive, most typical, appropriate residential environment, together with the
most appropriate treatment, training and support services suited to that person's individual
needs.